The MLS has confirmed that Nashville will become its 24th franchise.

Don Garber, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam, Nashville Mayor Megan Barry and Nashville Soccer Holdings head John Ingram were all present for the announcement.

The bid was considered a longshot when it began in January.

The investor group then secured $225 million in public financing from the city of Nashville to be used towards the construction of a $275 million stadium to be built on the Fairgrounds Nashville.

With Nashville named, the race for the last spot is widely viewed as a two-city race between Cincinnati and Sacramento.